How much money do University of Saint Mary graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $41,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $41,200 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for University of St. Mary graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $60,000 followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods paying $37,200 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $68,700 followed by Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) at $64,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for University of Saint Mary graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $68,700 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) | $64,400 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $60,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $37,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155812 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for University of Saint Mary.